What makes What a Way to Live by Mark Chesnutt notable?

The album produced several charting singles, including the title track 'What a Way to Live,' which reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It further established Chesnutt's presence in country music during the mid-90s, contributing to the resurgence of classic country sounds in contemporary music. Released on September 13, 1994, 'What a Way to Live' was Mark Chesnutt's third studio album, following his successful second album 'Longnecks & Short Stories'. At this point in his career, Chesnutt was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the neotraditional country movement, appealing to both mainstream audiences and traditionalists.